Shiitake mushrooms have already won their place at the table of many Portuguese people. This food has gained popularity in Western cuisine, thanks to the numerous benefits associated with it.
These mushrooms, also known as Lentinula Edodes, have been part of the daily life of Asian countries for over a thousand years. In addition to being used when preparing meals, Shiitake mushrooms are also important in traditional oriental medicine.
Nowadays, Shiitake mushrooms are the second most consumed species in the world. In Portugal, this food is also becoming more and more popular.
Growing concern about health and demand for organic and natural products has given Shiitake mushrooms more prominence. These mushrooms are the perfect complement to a healthy meal.
In addition to having immense water – which makes them extremely filling and low in calories – Shiitake mushrooms have several associated benefits.
Several studies have been carried out over the last years so as to understand the medicinal and healing properties of these mushrooms. It has been scientifically proven that eating this species helps increase the average life expectancy!
Shiitake mushrooms are an excellent source of iron, protein, and dietary fibre. They are also rich in folic acid, selenium, vitamin B-complex and vitamin C-complex, and magnesium. No wonder the Shiitake mushroom is one of the symbols of longevity in Eastern countries!
Shiitake Mushrooms: Benefits for Your Health
The various studies have resulted in a list of the various benefits of Shiitake mushrooms on health. Some of these advantages are:
- Reduction of the risk of heart problems
- Reduction of high blood pressure
- Strengthening of the immune system
- Help in the prevention and treatment of various types of cancer
- Help in the prevention of thrombosis
- Help in the improvement of the skin
- Slow down the ageing of the skin
- Help to strengthen nails and hair
- Help to prevent colds
In addition to these benefits, Shiitake mushrooms are also the perfect complement to your diet. This food is made up of more than 90% water. About 100g of fresh mushrooms is equivalent to only 14 kcal!
Do you want to start including Shiitake mushrooms in your food?
Casa do Chascada markets Shiitake mushrooms produced only with organic products!
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In addition to the fresh mushrooms, Casa do Chascada also produces Shiitake mushrooms in olive oil and spices.
Each of our jars offer 200 grams of a delicate and exquisite flavour. At the moment, Casa do Chascada has three flavours: in olive oil and spices, with onion in olive oil and spices, and with bell peppers in olive oil and spices.
However, if it is the first time you are ordering our delicious mushrooms, you may have some questions about how you can use them in your food.
Casa do Chascada suggests five delicious – and extremely simple – ways to eat our Shiitake mushrooms in olive oil and spices!
√ Melba toasts with mushrooms
Mushrooms in olive oil and spices have an intense taste. So, you can eat them as an entrée, just with Melba toasts. To do this, simply drain the mushroom well and place it on a Melba toast. Simple and delicious!
√ Salad with mushrooms
One of the benefits of Shiitake mushrooms is that they are extremely filling. This makes this food ideal as complement to a healthy diet. The mushrooms in olive oil and spices from Casa do Chascada are perfect for adding flavour to your salads! You can even use flavoured olive oil to season your food.
√ Shiitake Mushroom Omelette
An omelette is always a great choice for a quick and healthy meal. This is another delicious way to use Casa do Chascada Shiitake mushrooms in olive oil and spices. It is extremely simple to make and the result is delicious!
√ Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta
This typical Italian entrée is delicious and can be made with the most diverse ingredients. Casa do Chascada Shiitake mushrooms in olive oil and spices are no exception! Follow your usual recipe and add the mushrooms to the filling.
√ Side dish
Another delicious way to use these mushrooms is as a side dish to the most diverse meals. Its flavour blends beautifully with both fish and meat dishes. As they are ready to eat, this product will save you time when preparing meals!
These are just five of the simplest ways to use Casa do Chascada Shiitake mushrooms in olive oil and spices.
In addition to offering an exquisite taste to your dishes, the flavoured oil that blends with the mushrooms can be used to season or sauté.
Would you like to know more ways on how to use Casa do Chascada Shiitake mushrooms?
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Shiitake mushrooms are the perfect food to create delicious dishes!
In this recipe, Casa do Chascada Shiitake mushrooms will be served with pasta and prawns. A really simple dish that takes no more than 35 minutes to prepare, and that will surely impress your guests.
The best part of this dish is the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy elements. All thanks to the combination of soy sauce and Sambal sauce. The latter is a typical Southeast Asia chilli-based blend.
Preparation of Sambal Pasta with Prawns and Shiitake Mushrooms
Begin by boiling the pasta. When the pasta is ready, drain it, and set it aside. Meanwhile, use a bowl to mix the sweet soy sauce, the sambal sauce, and the ginger.
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok or frying pan and place on a medium-high heat. Add half of the shallots and half the ground garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds. When you start to smell the aroma of the ingredients, add the prawns and sauté them until they look pink. When they are ready, remove them from the wok.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add the remaining shallots and ground garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli, mushrooms, and onion and sauté for 2 or 3 minutes. When tender, add the pasta, prawns, and sauce blend.
Then, place on the serving dishes that you want to take to the table. With the food on the dish, add a few cashews as a topping and pour more soy sauce on top if you want. Then, to finish, add the lime juice before serving.
This is a slightly more complex dish, but is still easy to prepare. This can be the perfect meal to serve your guests, thanks to its exotic twist!
Difficulty: Easy
Time: Fast
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
√ 175g dry pasta of your choice
√ 60 ml sweet soy sauce
√ 2 tablespoons of Sambal sauce
√ 1 teaspoon ground Ginger
√ 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
√ 3 finely chopped shallots
√ 2 teaspoons ground garlic
√ 350g raw tiger prawns
√ 275g Chinese broccoli cut into pieces
√ 125g sliced Shiitake mushrooms
√ 3 chopped green onions
√ 75g chopped cashews
√ 1 lime cut into 6 wedges
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